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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.06, 8,300.46 and 3,361.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.06, 8,300.46 and 3,361.96 is: 4,639.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.06 : 8,300.46 = 3,361.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.06/8,300.46 = 3,361.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.06x = 8,300.46 × 3,361.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.06x = 27,905,814.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,905,814.50/6,015.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.32

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